Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem901245
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & Time
Mar 18, 1940
5:39 AM Z
Depth
45.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-31.6370, -178.4360
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Kermadec Islands region
Coordinates: -31.6370°, -178.4360° • Depth: 45.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 18, 1940 at 5:39 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:34 PM
- Timeline
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